Exploring and Eating in Wicker Park, Chicago. A Great Neighborhood of Amazing Restaurants!

[@skatingcanuck9837]

It would be nice to see a Chicago playlist. I noticed even with a search some of your Chicago videos did not come up. Would love to see a video of Kasama’s tasting menu one day. Thanks for the Wicker Park tour. 😊

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, that's definitely a restaurant that I want to visit again for their tasting menu.

[@michaelalaimo3169]

This video was really well produced. You do such a great job shooting these solo. And your audio and video editing is quite good, too. Keep up the good work, James!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I really appreciate it! I always try my best!

[@brandonwaagan2096]

I see a lot of similarities with NYC and Chicago. But at the same time Chicago is also very unique with it's own rich history and personality, distinct from any other city in the lower 48. Glad that we have James here, to introduce us to some many hidden gems within the city (bookstores, cafes, places of interest, etc). I have developed a newfound appreciation for Chicago thanks to your Chicago Video series. I enjoy that as much as your NYC videos 🙂. These videos help to reveal the true charm of Chicago, only a true local would know. Thanks again James!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I appreciate it! While I call NYC home now, Chicago will always be a special place to me. It's definitely a lot like NYC. I think anyone from New York would enjoy Chicago. It's really one of those cities that has pretty much anything one could want from food to culture.

[@brandonwaagan2096]

@@Jamesnu Totally agree. Anyone that appreciates good food and culture, well Chicago and NYC is the place to be! And Los Angeles / San Francisco as a distant 3rd and 4th. But America as a whole is so diverse and hands down the most interesting country on Planet Earth.

[@Jamesnu]

@@brandonwaagan2096 Well said! Nothing compares to the richness and vast diversity that can be found across America!

[@ramencurry6672]

In my opinion Chicago area has elements of NYC and Philly but the noticeable difference is that people are nicer so there’s that Midwest hospitality thrown in. In my opinion, the most fascinating thing about Chicago is the severe brutal winter where it literally feels like another planet. When Lake Michigan turns to ice, it’s very unique and beautiful

[@Jamesnu]

@@ramencurry6672 Yeah, the weather can be pretty intense at any time of the year. Indeed, when Lake Michigan freezes it's an epic sight!

[@PatriciaRoggero]

❤❤❤your reviews look forward to new ones

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!!!

[@pizzareviewsonthego]

I plan to visit Chicago someday in the near future and will definitely look for your Chicago videos for helpful references. I mainly drive up and down the east coast and have been around somewhat but I rarely ever fly because I dislike flying. I've flown to Italy and Mexico but I rarely leave the east coast. I think I'd be able to handle a quick 2 hour flight to Chicago and it's a pizza town that I just have to experience. Loved the video and your eloquent narration. Chicago is one of the top pizza cities in the world for sure.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! While I'm biased since I used to live there, I think Chicago is just one of the greatest cities. The food is amazing and it's a lot more than deep dish. It's also incredibly photogenic with the architecture and the museums are topnotch. You'll love the city!

[@KEMET1971]

That pastry looks out of this world. Worth a trip to Chicago just for that.

[@Jamesnu]

Absolutely! It was a really unique restaurant with a lot of great looking food!

[@Ali-kj9zs]

Hi.the video is normal & very good specially coffee.thanks

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@marshabailey1121]

I love a neighbourhood with a variety of coffee shops. I loved working in Liberty Village in the west end of downtown Toronto, where there were at least a dozen places to get coffee. An the Starbucks was conveniently nexty door to the LCBO (liquor store)...

[@Jamesnu]

Same here! To me, a neighborhood with a variety of coffee shops is a sign that it's a great place to be.

[@ChiokeMcRae]

Piece is the best pizza in Chicago to me. Love it!

[@Jamesnu]

It's such an awesome restaurant!

[@2Wheels_NYC]

So I've never been to Chicago, but I know it to be a huge foodie town! I need to get there! There was a restaurant called "Wicker Park" on the UES, E83 / Third. Don't know if it's still there. That breakfast looked absolutely phenomenal, and you're a coffee addict like me 😂 (my boss laughs at me, there's a tiny Sicilian restaurant next to my job, and I'll run and get a shot of espresso mid day... Now he's doing it too) Oh, I dig the aviator sunglasses!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, the food scene in Chicago is great! Like NYC, it has a bit of everything. Yeah, I can't live without coffee. I literally plan my day around when I usually drink coffee. I know what you mean about getting a shot of espresso in the middle of the day, my work would suffer if I didn't get my midday caffeine hit as well.

[@s_przybylowicz]

Looks like a great food day! It was surprising to see you consume such a reasonable-sized lunch.

[@Jamesnu]

It sure was! That was only because my breakfast was far larger than usual and I was at the pizza restaurant literally two hours after my first meal.

[@tomahern8967]

Great video…. For a pie that’s a bit greasy, it surely looked amazing!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, healthy eating wasn't on my mind during this day, but the food sure was good!

[@amyt2400]

You’re very lucky to be out of NYC - the smoke from the Quebec fires 🔥 has the entire city smelling like smoke! Enjoy time with your family! That Filipino breakfast looked nice!!! 👍🏽

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, it was some great food! Unfortunately, I filmed this over a month ago and I'm back in NYC right now. It's definitely not the best day to go outside!

[@amyt2400]

Be careful and get yourself an N95 mask.

[@Jamesnu]

@@amyt2400 Thank you! I'm going to be staying inside as much as possible. Stay safe as well!

[@cocoaorange1]

I attended HS, Josephinum there in the 80's. Back then, it was primarily working class,but beginning to gentrify. I would love to visit the Filipino eatery and Wormhole.

[@Jamesnu]

Nice! Yeah, the neighborhood has certainly changed, but I really enjoy it there!

[@noahlam22]

A quick visit. Too short!

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, I could only stay so long, but it was a nice trip, and I definitely will be back visiting again soon.

[@robertsandberg3478]

Agree my favorite area too, ariound Milwaukee avenue its nice. I like too visit Chicago at summer play golf, goo too clubs my best friend have apartment at goldcoast long time agoo

[@Jamesnu]

Nice! Chicago is an amazing city!

[@prestonradtke222]

NYers: West Side neighborhoods like wicker park, Logan Square, West Loop are Brooklyn, and Lakeside neighborhoods like Lakeview, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park and the loop are Manhattan.

[@Jamesnu]

I can see that.

[@johnzajac9849]

Suggestion: Please review the restaurant food at 5-star hotels in NYC, for example, The Plaza, Trump International Hotel, and The Pierre.

[@Jamesnu]

I'll definitely try to visit some hotel restaurants. There are some really good ones in NYC.

[@johnzajac9849]

@@Jamesnu 👍

[@BurnedJello]

SKX spotted!

[@Jamesnu]

Good eye! I love that watch!

[@goodbyeseeyalater]

Wicker park. What a armpit of a neighborhood. You better be careful out there.

[@Jamesnu]

I'm always careful no matter where I am. Luckily, I've never had any problems there.

[@goodbyeseeyalater]

@@Jamesnu I've had too many confrontations out there over the years. I prefer Humboldt park any day

[@Jamesnu]

@@goodbyeseeyalater Fair enough. I've enjoyed Humboldt Park as well.

[@goodbyeseeyalater]

@@Jamesnu I have a lot of beautiful and precious memories of Humboldt park. From the PR fest and parades I've gone to over the years. To feeding the birds at the lagoon and wondering the park while there was snow on the ground.